Educational Pet Information
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Behavior
Puppy Nipping and Rough Play
Cat Behavior 101: When Kitty Jumps up Where She Shouldn't
Doggone Connection: Canine training & behavior counseling
Owners Can Help Pets Overcome Fear of Thunderstorms
Home Alone (Separation Anxiety) Accidents on the rug, constant barking, chewing of household items...sound familiar? If your dog panics whenever you leave, she could be suffering from separation anxiety. Find out how to help your canine companion adjust to your absence and overcome her fears. (Source: HSUS "Pets for Life" online newsletter 5/10/2005).
Cats
Cat
Behavior 101: When Kitty jumps up where she shouldn't
Feline
Health Alert: Lilies can be lethal
Common
Cat Hazards
Coaching
Kitty
Inside
Information Thinking about bringing your cat indoors—and
out of harm's way—for good? Find out how to make the transition while
keeping your kitty healthy and happy
De-clawing
Cats: More than just a manicure De-clawing your
cat may seem like the best way to keep your possessions scratch-free, but
the surgery is both painful to cats and unnecessary. Learn why the latest
de-clawing technology just doesn't cut it.
Destructive
Scratching
Love your kitty, but hate her habit of sharpening her claws on your couch? Learn how to train your cat to use a scratching post and keep your furniture looking fabulous (Source: HSUS Pets for Life online newsletter 5/2/2005)
Your cat has been litter-trained—but have you? Do you know how to keep the box clean, accessible, and comfortable for your kitty? Our tip sheets will give you the ins and outs of litter box management
Cat Toys: You need them Food, water, shelter, and...toys? It's true—cats need toys to help keep them active, relaxed, and happy. But you needn’t empty your wallet to keep your kitty entertained. Cats enjoy playing with things as simple as tissue paper.
Using Flea Control Products? Read the label first!
Choosing
the Right Cat
Congratulations, you’re ready to adopt a cat! But your local
shelter has felines of all ages, appearances, and personalities—which
one is right for you? Your new kitty may be with you for 15-18 years, so it's
important to choose your friend carefully (Source: HSUS Pets For
Life online newsletter 6/14/2005).
Dogs
New
treatment can prevent paralysis in dogs
Dogs
Knees
HELP!!!!
My husband and kids still haven't been adopted!
Dog
Bites
Preventing
Dog Bites
Whatever
Happened to Pit Bulls?
Seriously
Funny Who's your favorite comic strip pooch? Snoopy?
Earl? Buster Brown? Learn about the evolution of dogs in comics and find
out how Mutts creator Patrick McDonnell educates while entertaining
millions
Gnawing
Issue Love your puppy, but hate that he chews your
shoes, your sofa...and anything else that he can find? Learn how to discourage
this destructive behavior through positive reinforcement
Backyard
Blues Know a pooch who's in the doghouse—literally?
Learn what you can do to help neglected pooches left outdoors for painfully
extended periods of time
Aggression Ever
snapped at someone because you were angry? Animals have emotions, too—and
sometimes dogs express frustration by growling, biting or snapping. Learn
how to decipher different types of aggression and to address them safely
and effectively
Barking Squirrels,
cars, falling leaves—some dogs seem to bark at things for no reason
at all. Or is it out of loneliness and boredom? You have to identify the
cause of barking before you can break the habit.
Home
Alone (Separation Anxiety) Accidents on the rug, constant
barking, chewing of household items...sound familiar? If your dog panics
whenever you leave, she could be suffering from separation anxiety. Find
out how to help your canine companion adjust to your absence and overcome
her fears. (Source: HSUS "Pets for Life" online newsletter 5/10/2005)
Another
Pet won't Help Dog's Separation Anxiety Q. If an owner
gets a second dog will that cure Separation Anxiety? (Source:http://www.homeagainid.com/news/article.cfm?storyid=17167)
General Articles
How
to Find a Missing Pet
Does
Your Pet Come With Papers?
Pet
Scams: How Not to Become a Victim
Animal
Advocacy Network of Indiana is asking for our help!
Poinsettias,
Poisoning and Pets - Should you Believe the Hype?
Choosing
a Boarding Kennel
Caring
for Pets When You Travel
Honoring
Your Pet's Memory
Final
Care of Your Pet's Body
What
to Consider Before Adopting a Pet
13
Steps to Finding Pet-Friendly Rental Housing Too many
renters think they have to give up their animals simply because they
can't quickly find pet-friendly housing. But don't despair! Our guide
can help find a home for you and your pet—virtually anywhere in
the country
Better
with age Sure, puppies and kittens are cute,
but they all grow up. Adult animals can be every bit as adorable, with
more of the qualities you want in a lifelong friend. And they're less
likely to chew up your shoes!
Pet
Patrol Pets are naturally curious—they
want to check out everything! So it's up to their guardians to keep
household dangers out of paws' reach. Find out what you can do to help
protect your companion.
Senior
Partners For some seniors, retirement turns
out to be no day at the Florida beach. They find themselves facing a
persistent issue—loneliness. Adopting a pet, particularly an older
animal, is one way to cope with isolation. During Older Americans Month,
learn how pets can soothe the heart, body, and mind (Source: HSUS "Pets
for Life" online newsletter 5/10/05)
Ask
Best Friends.org
Expect
the Unexpected
When disaster strikes you need to be able to react quickly and effectively.
June is National Disaster Preparedness Month for Animals—a perfect time
to assemble a disaster kit and form an emergency plan so that your entire
family, including your pets, is ready to go at a moment's notice (Source: HSUS Pets
For Life online newsletter 6/21/2005)
Flight
Risk
Ever feel like you were flying blind when choosing a safe airline
to transport your pet? Before now getting the facts was daunting because airlines
weren’t required to report complaints about their handling of pets.
But beginning June 15, a new rule will give consumers access to these vital
statistics (Source: HSUS Pets For Life Online Newsletter
6/14/2005)
KEEP
YOUR BACKYARD SAFE (AND NONTOXIC!) FOR YOUR PET
(Source: ASPCA News Alert 6/23/2005)
Medical
Pet
Peril: Household Companions need to be Protected from Toxic Plants
Common
Poisonous Plants
Pet's
'mistakes' could be due to medical problem
Dump
the plump
Insurance
can limit emergency pet costs
Common
Household Medicines that can Harm Your Pet
Taking
Care of Your Canine's Canines
Pet
Dental Hygiene Questions & Tips
Using
Flea-Control Products? Read the Label First
Pet
Health Alert: Products Sweetened with Xylitol can be Toxic to
Dogs
Rat
Poison and Pets
The
Dangers of Rat Poison, Part 2
Feline
Vaccine-Associated Sarcoma
What
You Can Do If You Are Having Trouble Affording Veterinary Care
The
Five Plants most Hazardous to your Pet's Health
Pet Poison Prevention Tips - Disulfoton Will you be planting roses or other floral plants in your garden this year? While systemic insecticides—those that are absorbed throughout the whole plant via the roots—are effective at eliminating pesky aphids and bugs from delicate flowering plants, certain types can be extremely dangerous to pets.
Wet Nose Therapy Depressed? Disabled? Recovering from surgery? Maybe a critter can help you cope. Whether you’re in need of physical, mental or emotional therapy, pets can often offer assistance. Learn about the amazing healing power of pets
Keep Your Pet Cool this Summer
Keep your pet cool this summer by keeping him out of parked cars. Even with the windows cracked, your vehicle can become a virtual oven in minutes, with potentially deadly consequences. Find out how to identify and treat heatstroke in animals
Seasonal Produce that can Harm Your Pets
Caring
for Pets when you are ill
People facing a serious illness may be concerned about health risks
posed by their pets. But our advice on managing the situation can help keep
you and your pet together even in challenging times (Source: HSUS Pets
For Life online newsletter 6/21/2005)
Pregnancy
and Toxoplasmosis
Fathers and pet guardians have two of the best jobs in the world. If you're
already familiar with the latter but are just preparing for the former,
check out this important information about toxoplasmosis and your pregnant
spouse (Source: HSUS Pets For Life Online Newsletter
6/14/2005)
Summer
Care Tips for You and Your Pets
You’ve purchased SPF 15 sunscreen and found your shades...but
before you officially kick off the summer, make sure your pets are also prepared.
Check out our hot weather tips to keep your critters (Source: HSUS Pets
for Life, June 7, 2005, Volume 3, Issue 22)
Microchipping
High-Tech
Doggies
Spay/Neuter
Early
Spay Neuter: Helping Solve the Litter Problem
Spay
Neuter Solutions that Work
Stamping
Out Pet Overpopulation
Why
You Should Spay or Neuter Your Pet
Myths
and Facts About Spaying and Neutering